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Effect Of Thoracic Mobilization Exercises On Hamstring Flexibility: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Aybüke Ersi̇n, Meltem Kaya
Effect Of Thoracic Mobilization Exercises On Hamstring Flexibility: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Aybüke Ersi̇n, Meltem Kaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background and aim: The aim was to investigate the effect of thoracic mobilization exercises on hamstring flexibility. Materials and methods: One hundred twenty individuals with hamstring tightness were included in the study. The participants were randomized into two groups: the experimental group (EG) (n = 60) or the control group (CG) (n = 60). The EG performed a homebased thoracic mobilization exercise program comprising 2 sets with 10 repetitions, once a day, 3 days a week, for 4 weeks. The CG performed active-assisted stretching of the hamstring comprising 3 sets with 10 repetitions for 15 seconds. The active knee extension …
Effects Of Progressive Functional Ankle Exercises In Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Plantarflexors Versus Dorsiflexors: A Randomized Trial, Melek Volkan Yazici, Gamze Çobanoğlu, Gökhan Yazici, Bülent Elbasan
Effects Of Progressive Functional Ankle Exercises In Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Plantarflexors Versus Dorsiflexors: A Randomized Trial, Melek Volkan Yazici, Gamze Çobanoğlu, Gökhan Yazici, Bülent Elbasan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Children with cerebral palsy (CP), even those who have very mild impairment, have lower muscle strength than their typically developing peers. The ankle dorsiflexors (DFs) and plantarflexors (PFs) of children with CP are especially weak. Weakness in the ankle muscles causes problems in functional skills, mobility, and balance in spastic CP (SCP). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive functional exercises (PFEs) on the DF, PF, or dorsi-plantar flexor (DPF) muscles in children with SCP, specifically, the functional mobility, balance, and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and compare the effects of strengthening these muscles individually …
Comparison Of Different Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques And Conventionalphysiotherapy In Knee Osteoarthritis, Ayşenur Gökşen, Fi̇li̇z Can, Seval Yilmaz, Feza Korkusuz
Comparison Of Different Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques And Conventionalphysiotherapy In Knee Osteoarthritis, Ayşenur Gökşen, Fi̇li̇z Can, Seval Yilmaz, Feza Korkusuz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study was conducted to compare the effects of conventional physiotherapy and two different `proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation' (PNF) techniques on knee muscle strength, knee muscular endurance, and proprioception in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Materials and methods: The study included 35 patients between the ages of 47 and 62 who were diagnosed with stage 1-2 KOA. The patients were divided into three groups with block randomization method as Repeated Stretching Group (N = 12) With Repeated Stretching Technique, Combined Isotonic Contraction Group (N = 11) With Combined Isotonic Contractions (CIC) Technique, And Conventional Physiotherapy Group (n = 12). PNF was applied …
Exercise Capacity, Muscle Strength, Dyspnea, Physical Activity, And Quality Of Life Inpreoperative Patients With Lung Cancer, Gülşah Barği, Ece Baytok, Zeli̇ha Çeli̇k, Merve Şatir Türk, Ali̇ Çeli̇k, İsmai̇l Cüneyt Kurul, Meral Boşnak Güçlü
Exercise Capacity, Muscle Strength, Dyspnea, Physical Activity, And Quality Of Life Inpreoperative Patients With Lung Cancer, Gülşah Barği, Ece Baytok, Zeli̇ha Çeli̇k, Merve Şatir Türk, Ali̇ Çeli̇k, İsmai̇l Cüneyt Kurul, Meral Boşnak Güçlü
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To detect the extent to which physical impairments are observed in patients with lung cancer awaiting lung surgery, exercise capacity, muscle strength, physical activity, dyspnea, and quality of life (QOL) were objectively compared between the patients and healthy individuals in current study. Materials and methods: Patients with lung cancer (n = 26) and healthy individuals (n = 21) were included. Exercise capacity, respiratory (maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP)) and quadriceps femoris muscle strength, physical activity, dyspnea and QOL were evaluated using 6-min walk test (6-MWT), a mouth pressure device, a hand-held dynamometer, a metabolic holter device, …
Lutein/Zeaxanthin Isomers Regulate Neurotrophic Factors And Synaptic Plasticity Intrained Rats, Cemal Orhan, Füsun Erten, Beşi̇r Er, Mehmet Tuzcu, Nurhan Şahi̇n, Öznur Ece Durmaz Kurşun, Vijaya Juturu, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n
Lutein/Zeaxanthin Isomers Regulate Neurotrophic Factors And Synaptic Plasticity Intrained Rats, Cemal Orhan, Füsun Erten, Beşi̇r Er, Mehmet Tuzcu, Nurhan Şahi̇n, Öznur Ece Durmaz Kurşun, Vijaya Juturu, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study was conducted to elucidate the effects of lutein/zeaxanthin isomers (L/Zi) on lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, NF-ΚB/Nrf2 pathways, and synaptic plasticity proteins in trained rats. Materials and methods: Wistar rats were distributed into four groups: 1) control, 2) L/Zi: rats received L/Zi at the dose of 100 mg/kg by oral gavage, 3) exercise, 4) exercise+L/Zi: rats exercised and received L/Zi (100 mg/kg) by oral gavage. The duration of the study was eight weeks. Results: Exercise combined with L/Zi reduced lipid peroxidation and improved antioxidant enzyme activities of muscle and cerebral cortex in rats (p < 0.001). In the Exercise + L/Zi group, muscle and cerebral cortex Nrf2 and HO-1 levels increased, while NF-ΚB levels decreased (p
Effects Of Intracerebroventricularly Administered Opioid Peptide Antagonistson Tissue Glycogen Levels In Rats After Exercise, Ayşe Şebnem İlhan, Şevi̇n Güney, Si̇bel Di̇ncer
Effects Of Intracerebroventricularly Administered Opioid Peptide Antagonistson Tissue Glycogen Levels In Rats After Exercise, Ayşe Şebnem İlhan, Şevi̇n Güney, Si̇bel Di̇ncer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Physical exercise is a state of physiological stress that requires adaptation of the organism to physical activity. Glycogen is an important and essential energy source for muscle contraction. Skeletal muscle and liver are two important glycogen stores, and the energy required to maintain exercise in rodents are provided by destruction of this glycogen depot. In this study, the effects of endogenous opioid peptide antagonism at the central nervous system level on tissue glycogen content after exhaustive exercise were investigated. Materials and methods: Rats had intracerebroventricularly (icv) received nonspecific opioid peptide receptor antagonist, naloxone (50 μ/10 μL in saline) and …
Reliability And Validity Of The Turkish Version Of The Physical Activity Questionnaire For Older Children (Paq-C), Leyla Erdi̇m, Ayşe Ergün, Sema Kuğuoğlu
Reliability And Validity Of The Turkish Version Of The Physical Activity Questionnaire For Older Children (Paq-C), Leyla Erdi̇m, Ayşe Ergün, Sema Kuğuoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) is one of the most frequently used questionnaires for evaluating moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity in children. However, a Turkish version of the questionnaire was not available. This study aimed to create a Turkish version of the PAQ-C and examine its psychometric characteristics and factor structure.Materials and methods: The study was conducted with 784 primary school students (ages 9-14 years). The PAQ-C was examined for content and construct validity and analyzed in terms of reliability. Content validity was evaluated with the content validity index (CVI), construct validity, exploratory factor analysis …
An 8-Week Thoracic Spine Stabilization Exercise Program Improves Postural Back Pain,Spine Alignment, Postural Sway, And Core Endurance In University Students:A Randomized Controlled Study, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya
An 8-Week Thoracic Spine Stabilization Exercise Program Improves Postural Back Pain,Spine Alignment, Postural Sway, And Core Endurance In University Students:A Randomized Controlled Study, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students. Materials and methods: University students were randomly allocated into exercise (n: 28) and control (n: 25) groups. The exercise program was carried out 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Postural pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance were assessed via visual analogue scale, Spinal Mouse, Biodex Balance System, and McGill?s trunk muscle endurance tests at the baseline and after 8 weeks of training. Results: Differences were observed for postural pain, thoracic and lumbar …
Relation Of Unsupported And Unsupervised Exercise With Anthropometric And Biochemical Indices Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Prince Chikwere, Kwabena Nsiah, Marina Tandoh
Relation Of Unsupported And Unsupervised Exercise With Anthropometric And Biochemical Indices Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Prince Chikwere, Kwabena Nsiah, Marina Tandoh
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle-related condition. Lifestyle modification in the management of type 2 diabetes incorporates exercise. The aim of this study was to find out how unsupported and unsupervised exercise relates to anthropometric indices and biochemical indices in type 2 diabetes patients. Materials and methods: In the cross-sectional study, a structured questionnaire was used to access data on the exercise history of patients. Subjects were classified according to exercise intensity. The dietary intake of patients was obtained by 24-h recall. Standard measurements were taken of waist circumference and blood pressure. Blood samples were also collected to measure …
The Effect Of Hip And Knee Exercises On Pain, Function, And Strength In Patientswith Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Mehtap Şahi̇n, Fi̇kri̇ye Fi̇gen Ayhan, Pinar Borman, Hüseyi̇n Atasoy
The Effect Of Hip And Knee Exercises On Pain, Function, And Strength In Patientswith Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Mehtap Şahi̇n, Fi̇kri̇ye Fi̇gen Ayhan, Pinar Borman, Hüseyi̇n Atasoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The role of hip muscles in the rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain syndrome has recently received interest. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiencies of hip exercises alongside knee exercises versus only knee exercises on pain, function, and isokinetic muscle strength in patients with this syndrome. Materials and methods: Fifty-five young female patients (mean age: 34.1 ± 6.2 years; mean BMI: 25.9 ± 3.9 kg/m2) with patellofemoral pain syndrome were included. The patients were randomized into groups of hip-and-knee exercises and knee-only exercise programs for 6 weeks with a total of 30 sessions at the clinic. Both …
The Effectiveness Of A Back School Program In Lowerlimb Amputees: A Randomized Controlled Study, Bahar Anaforoğlu, Fati̇h Erbahçeci̇, Mehmet Atif Erol Akseki̇li̇
The Effectiveness Of A Back School Program In Lowerlimb Amputees: A Randomized Controlled Study, Bahar Anaforoğlu, Fati̇h Erbahçeci̇, Mehmet Atif Erol Akseki̇li̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: A few studies have been carried out in lower limb amputees (LLAs) and they examined the incidence of and reasons for low back pain. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a back school program in LLAs with mechanical low back pain (MLBP). Materials and methods: Forty male unilateral transfemoral amputees with MLBP were randomly allocated into two groups. A back school program was applied to Group 1 over 2 weeks. A booklet for home use was given to each participant in Group 2. Pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale. Spinal flexibility measurements …
Hemodynamic Effects Of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide In Ischemia-Reperfusioninjury That Occurs After Exercise, Selma Arzu Vardar, Orki̇de Palabiyik, Ruhan Deni̇z Topuz, Eli̇f Ezgi̇ Gürel, Semra Çalişkan, Serap Topcu Özen, Necdet Süt, Çeti̇n Hakan Karadağ
Hemodynamic Effects Of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide In Ischemia-Reperfusioninjury That Occurs After Exercise, Selma Arzu Vardar, Orki̇de Palabiyik, Ruhan Deni̇z Topuz, Eli̇f Ezgi̇ Gürel, Semra Çalişkan, Serap Topcu Özen, Necdet Süt, Çeti̇n Hakan Karadağ
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is known as a protective agent against ischemia-reperfusion injury for cardiomyocytes. We compared the hemodynamic effects of ANP and isatin, which is known as an ANP receptor blocker, in ischemia followed by reperfusion in exercised rat hearts with nonexercised ones. Materials and methods: Isolated hearts were perfused in 4 exercised (E) groups after a running protocol for 5 days and 4 nonexercised (NE) groups. In the first protocol, ANP was added to the perfusion solution before ischemia in an E and NE group. In the second protocol, different doses of isatin (0.1, 10, 100 µM/L) were …
Investigating The Effects Of Negative-Calorie Diet Compared With Low-Calorie Diet Under Exercise Conditions On Weight Loss And Lipid Profile In Overweight/Obese Middle-Aged And Older Men, Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, Gennady Leonidovich Apanasenko, Vladimir Ivanovich Nychyporuk
Investigating The Effects Of Negative-Calorie Diet Compared With Low-Calorie Diet Under Exercise Conditions On Weight Loss And Lipid Profile In Overweight/Obese Middle-Aged And Older Men, Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, Gennady Leonidovich Apanasenko, Vladimir Ivanovich Nychyporuk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Negative-calorie diets (NCDs) are among the popular dieting guides for weight loss; however, there is still little knowledge about this method. The present study aimed to determine the effects of a NCD supplemented with exercise on weight loss and lipid profile, and to compare its efficiency with low-calorie diets (LCDs) with exercise among elderly adult men with abnormal weight gain. Materials and methods: Participants included sedentary men (aged 45-75 years) who were overweight or obese (n = 37). They were randomly divided into 2 groups: a group with a NCD and exercise, and a group with a LCD with exercise. …
Significant Features Of Basal And Maximal Energy Expenditure Parameters In Obese Adults, Emi̇ne Uygur, Kağan Üçok, Abdurrahman Genç, Ümi̇t Şener, Ramazan Uygur, Ahmet Songur
Significant Features Of Basal And Maximal Energy Expenditure Parameters In Obese Adults, Emi̇ne Uygur, Kağan Üçok, Abdurrahman Genç, Ümi̇t Şener, Ramazan Uygur, Ahmet Songur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare body composition, resting metabolic rate, and maximal aerobic capacity parameters in obese adults and healthy controls, as well as to investigate the associations among these parameters. Materials and methods: A total of 120 participants, 60 obese participants (30 male, 30 female) with body mass indexes (BMIs) over 30 kg/m^2 and 60 healthy controls (30 male, 30 female) with BMIs of 18-25 kg/m^2, were included in the study. BMI was calculated as body weight divided by the square of the height (kg/m^2). Body fat percentage, total body fat, and lean body mass were established with bioelectric impedance analysis. Resting …
The Effects Of The Diet And Diet+Exercise On Changes In Weight During Adolescence, Çeti̇n Yaman
The Effects Of The Diet And Diet+Exercise On Changes In Weight During Adolescence, Çeti̇n Yaman
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: This study was carried out in 2121 primary school students in the Sakarya province of Turkey. The body mass index (BMI) of these 2121 students, between 10 and 14 years old, was calculated from their height and weight measurements. Two hundred twenty-nine students with a BMI value of 26 or above were included in the study. Materials and Methods: Diet and diet+exercise were applied to the subjects for 14 weeks under the supervision of expert dieticians and sports trainers. The subjects' heights and weights were measured by the same staff at the end of the 14-week period and their …
Effects Of Exercise On Hemorheological Parameters Of Young Nigerian Smokers, Omolade Augustina Awodu, Ademola Adekunle Famodu
Effects Of Exercise On Hemorheological Parameters Of Young Nigerian Smokers, Omolade Augustina Awodu, Ademola Adekunle Famodu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Regular physical exercise is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this study, the hypothesis that acute submaximal exercise has similar effects on rheological parameters of smokers and non-smokers was tested. Materials and Methods: Thirty-three male university undergraduates comprised of 18 smokers and 15 non-smokers were studied. All the subjects underwent submaximal exercise on cycloergometer for 30 minutes. Blood for hemorheological parameters was collected 30 minutes before and after exercise. Samples were analyzed by standard methods. Results: A total of 33 undergraduates were studied. The hematocrit, plasma viscosity and plasma fibrinogen were significantly higher in smokers than non-smokers …
The Effects Of Exercise And Smoking On Serumlecithin: Cholesterol Acyltransferase Activity Inyoung Men, Cumhur Kilinç, Zübeyr Yağmur, Kurtuluş Yilmaz, Üçler Kisa
The Effects Of Exercise And Smoking On Serumlecithin: Cholesterol Acyltransferase Activity Inyoung Men, Cumhur Kilinç, Zübeyr Yağmur, Kurtuluş Yilmaz, Üçler Kisa
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is an enzyme responsible for the formation of most cholesteryl esters (CE) in human serum. In this study investigating the effects of exercise and smoking on LCAT acitvity, serum triglyceride (Tg), total cholesterol (C), HDL-C, HDL3-C and LCAT activity were measured in the sera of 29 nonsmoking and 36 smoking (at least one packet/day) young men before and after their 6-week military training period. LCAT activity was determined by measuring the amount of cholesterol esters produced in the incubation of serum and reconstituted HDL including [ 14 C]-cholesterol. Tg and C were measured with enzymatic-colorimetric methods. …
Changes In Blood Antioxidant Status And Lipidperoxidation Following Distance Running, Mustafa Kelle, Hüda Di̇ken, Abdurrahman Sermet, Mukadder Atmaca, Yüksel Koçyi̇ği̇t
Changes In Blood Antioxidant Status And Lipidperoxidation Following Distance Running, Mustafa Kelle, Hüda Di̇ken, Abdurrahman Sermet, Mukadder Atmaca, Yüksel Koçyi̇ği̇t
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To examine the effects of increased O 2 utilization on blood antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation, ten trained male athletes took part in a 20 km distance race. Venous blood samples were removed before and immediately after completion of the half-marathon. Plasma creatine kinase (CK) activity, an index of muscle damage, increased (p